[C320-list] FW: Re: Was Dinghy on Garhauer Davits

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Scott
   WE carry a Caribe 10' 2" rib with a 4 hp 4 stroke on the ocean davits with no problems
  Al Ahlman
  #476
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From: "Karl Mielenhausen _/) " <kmielen at iwon.com> 

> 
> Scott, 
> 
> 
> 
> Silver Lining hauls a Rover R3.10 RIB (LOA 10'2", 150 lbs empty weight) on a set 
> of Ocean Marine Systems Davits (SD-30 system). There is plenty of room for the 
> dingy. I haul with the transom to starboard, bow to port. Usually remove the 
> outboard prior to lifting the dingy. 
> 
> There are a few pics here... 
> 
> http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album92 
> 
> and I could email you others if you have specific features you want to see. 
> 
> 
> 
> Karl Mielenhausen 
> 
> 2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining" 
> 
> New Bern, NC 
> 
> http://members.cox.net/mielen/ 
> 
> From: T. Scott Thompson [mailto: sthompson at toad.net] 
> 
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com 
> 
> Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:54 -0400 
> 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dinghy on Garhauer Davits 
> 
> 
> 
> I will make that call but my question is really about whether there is 
room 
> for a larger dinghy on the back of at 320. Is anyone hauling a 10 
or 11 
> foot inflatable on davits, or is this too big for the boat?

Richard A. 
> Walker wrote:
> I suggest first that you call Mike at Garhauer. He can 
> suggest the best
> solution.
>
> They make the Davits for 300 and 500 
> lb load. The 300 uses 1" ss pipe and
> the 500 1.25" SS pipe.
>
> The 
> pictures of our installation I think is some place on the web site.
> Jeff 
> can help with that. WE have a 9' dingy and a 2 cycle 4 HP Evinrude
> engine. 
> I doubt that the entire thing weigh more than 100 lbs. The set up
> is great 
> and the dog loves it. An added bonus is that the davits make it
> much easer 
> getting off and on the boat.
>
> Cheers,
> 
> Dick Walker
> 
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 
> 619.435.8986
>
>
>
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Scott Thompson
> 
> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 5:41 AM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> 
> Subject: [C320-list] Dinghy on Garhauer Davits
>
> What's a practical 
> limit on length/width/weight of a dinghy to carry on 
> the Garhauer davits? 
> I'm thinking of getting a Zodiac Cadet with high 
> pressure inflatable 
> keel/floor. The question is how big, and what size 
> motor. The 11 foot 
> model has substantially greater payload than the 10 
> footer, but I'm a bit 
> concerned about either towing or hauling a dinghy 
> that big on davits. The 
> dealer is recommending a 6 hp engine either 
> way, and points out that you 
> go from 4 people to 5+1 with the extra foot 
> of length, at minimal $$$ and 
> weight. With our new dog I need to find a 
> faster / easier way to get 
> ashore than our current method (rowing). We 
> 
> often sail with four or five on board, plus dog now.
>
>
>
> 
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